The theme for my “Inspirational” Quotes community for the month of November is “Kindness”! I chose “Kindness” as the theme for November in recognition of “World Kindness Day” November 13, “World Kindness Week” and “Random Acts of Kindness Week” November 9-15. This month I will include quotes, proverbs, sayings and lyrics about “Kindness”!
As always you can find additional quotes about “Kindness” posted in my Inspirational Quotes Community.
My purpose for sharing these inspirational quotes with you is to encourage you and I to think about or lives in a different way, perhaps a more positive way. By changing the way we think and talk about our lives in this precious moment we have an opportunity to create a more enjoyable life experience.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kindness Main Entry: kind·ness Pronunciation: \ˈkīn(d)-nəs\ Function: noun Date: 13th century 1 : a kind deed : favor 2 a : the quality or state of being kind b archaic : affection
Learn more about "kindness" and related topics at Britannica.com
“Kindness is an inner desire that makes us want to do
good things even if we do not get anything in return.
It is the joy of our life to do them.
When we do good things from this inner desire,
there is kindness in everything we think, say,
want and do” Emanuel Swedenborg
“When we feel love and kindness toward others,
it not only makes others feel loved and cared for,
but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.”
“It is my choice to be kind to those who are kind.
It is my choice to be kind to those who are unkind.
Because the nature of my being is kindness
and that is all I have to give away.” Lao Tzu
“To all those that I meet
With Kindness I will greet
With a smiling face
and a friendly trace,
I will teach them to be kind
In Soul, in Heart, and Mind.” By Jessica M. Faasavalu
“Have you had a kindness shown? Pass it on;
'Twas not given for thee alone, Pass it on;
Let it travel down the years,
Let it wipe another's tears.
Pass it on.” Rev. Henry Burton
“When you carry out acts of kindness you get a wonderful feeling inside.
It is as though something inside your body responds and says,
yes, this is how I ought to feel.” Harold Kushner
“Sure being kind to others has the potential
to affect their lives in a positive way,
but it is really about bringing positive change
to my life.” King Solomon Hearn
“Perform a random act of kindness for someone:
a smile, compliment, or a favor just for fun.
These will multiply and spread very rapidly.”
Steve Brunkhorst
“Smile at each other, smile at your wife,
smile at your husband, smile at your children,
smile at each other - it doesn't matter who it is -
and that will help you to grow up in greater love
for each other.” Mother Teresa
“Each and every morning that I am fortunate enough
to wake up and to experience another precious moment of life
there is opportunity for me to extend kindness to someone!”
King Solomon Hearn
“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier.
Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face,
kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile" Mother Teresa
“The ideals that have lighted my way time after time and have given me
new courage to face life cheerfully have been Kindness, Beauty, and Truth.”
Albert Einstein